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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 343.16 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 343.16 and 138.16 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 343.16 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/343.16 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 343.16 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 47,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,410.47/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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