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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.53, 342.97 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.53, 342.97 and 138 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.53 : 342.97 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.53/342.97 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.53x = 342.97 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.53x = 47,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329.86/248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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