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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.85 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.85 and 137.91 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.85 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.85 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.85 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 47,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282.61/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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