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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.27 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.27 and 143.12 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.27 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.27 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.27 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 48,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.97/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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