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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 342.45 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 342.45 and 143.24 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 342.45 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/342.45 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 342.45 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 49,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,050.83/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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