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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 343.18 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 343.18 and 138.16 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 343.18 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/343.18 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 343.18 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 47,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.75/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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