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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 342.88 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 342.88 and 137.94 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 342.88 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/342.88 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 342.88 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 47,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296.87/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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