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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 342.97 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 342.97 and 138.02 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 342.97 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/342.97 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 342.97 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 47,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336.72/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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