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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.30 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.30 and 144.60 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.30 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.30 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.30 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 49,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496.58/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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