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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 342.82 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 342.82 and 137.91 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 342.82 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/342.82 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 342.82 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 47,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278.31/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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