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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.27 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.27 and 144.50 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.27 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.27 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.27 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 49,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458.02/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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