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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 343.38 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 343.38 and 138.30 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 343.38 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/343.38 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 343.38 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 47,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.45/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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