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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 343.86 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 343.86 and 138.65 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 343.86 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/343.86 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 343.86 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 47,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.95/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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