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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.25 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.25 and 138.20 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.25 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.25 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.25 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 47,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437.97/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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