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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.23 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.23 and 138.19 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.23 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.23 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.23 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 47,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430.22/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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