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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.61 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.61 and 143.35 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.61 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.61 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.61 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 49,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113.14/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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