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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 343.11 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 343.11 and 138.11 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 343.11 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/343.11 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 343.11 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 47,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385.21/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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