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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.34 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.34 and 144.60 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.34 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.34 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.34 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 49,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502.36/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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