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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.45 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.45 and 143.28 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.45 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.45 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.45 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 49,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,066.24/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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