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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.27 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.27 and 144.63 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.27 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.27 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.27 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 49,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502.51/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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