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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 343.04 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 343.04 and 138.07 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 343.04 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/343.04 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 343.04 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 47,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.98/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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