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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 342.33 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 342.33 and 148.56 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 342.33 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/342.33 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 342.33 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 50,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.54/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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