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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 343.91 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 343.91 and 138.71 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 343.91 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/343.91 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 343.91 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 47,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705.39/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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