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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 342.45 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 342.45 and 148.53 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 342.45 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/342.45 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 342.45 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 50,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,865.80/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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