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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.93 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.93 and 137.97 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.93 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.93 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.93 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 47,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314.91/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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