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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 342.85 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 342.85 and 137.92 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 342.85 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/342.85 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 342.85 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 47,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.53/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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