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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 343.55 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 343.55 and 138.43 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 343.55 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/343.55 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 343.55 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 47,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555.22/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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