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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 343.24 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 343.24 and 138.21 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 343.24 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/343.24 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 343.24 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 47,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437.57/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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