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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 343.17 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 343.17 and 138.15 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 343.17 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/343.17 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 343.17 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 47,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.94/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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