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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.78 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.78 and 137.88 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.78 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.78 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.78 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 47,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262.51/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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