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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 343.48 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 343.48 and 138.39 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 343.48 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/343.48 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 343.48 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 47,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534.20/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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