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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 342.14 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 342.14 and 154.85 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 342.14 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/342.14 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 342.14 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 52,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977.89/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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