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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 342.71 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 342.71 and 137.81 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 342.71 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/342.71 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 342.71 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 47,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.39/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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