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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 343.87 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 343.87 and 138.66 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 343.87 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/343.87 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 343.87 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 47,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.74/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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