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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.18 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.18 and 143.09 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.18 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.18 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.18 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 48,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.42/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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