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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.13, 343.78 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.13, 343.78 and 138.62 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.13 : 343.78 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.13/343.78 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.13x = 343.78 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.13x = 47,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,654.78/249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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