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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 342.51 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 342.51 and 154.94 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 342.51 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/342.51 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 342.51 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 53,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.79/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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