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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.26 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.26 and 144.52 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.26 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.26 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.26 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 49,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463.42/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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