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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 342.94 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 342.94 and 137.99 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 342.94 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/342.94 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 342.94 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 47,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321.52/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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