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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.27, 343.94 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.27, 343.94 and 138.73 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.27 : 343.94 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.27/343.94 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.27x = 343.94 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.27x = 47,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714.28/249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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