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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.25, 343.98 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.25, 343.98 and 138.75 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.25 : 343.98 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.25/343.98 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.25x = 343.98 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.25x = 47,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727.23/249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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