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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 343.37 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 343.37 and 138.31 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 343.37 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/343.37 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 343.37 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 47,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.10/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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