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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 343.07 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 343.07 and 138.10 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 343.07 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/343.07 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 343.07 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 47,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377.97/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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