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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.19, 343.88 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.19, 343.88 and 138.68 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.19 : 343.88 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.19/343.88 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.19x = 343.88 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.19x = 47,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689.28/249.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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