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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.33 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.33 and 138.26 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.33 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.33 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.33 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 47,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,469.32/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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