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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.18 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.18 and 143.08 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.18 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.18 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.18 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 48,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959.11/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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