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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.29 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.29 and 143.14 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.29 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.29 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.29 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 48,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995.39/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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