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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 342.30 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 342.30 and 143.15 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 342.30 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/342.30 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 342.30 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 48,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.53/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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