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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.33 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.33 and 144.56 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.33 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.33 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.33 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 49,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,487.54/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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