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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 343.27 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 343.27 and 138.23 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 343.27 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/343.27 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 343.27 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 47,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,449.96/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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