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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 342.54 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 342.54 and 154.95 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 342.54 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/342.54 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 342.54 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 53,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076.57/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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