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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 342.60 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 342.60 and 143.39 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 342.60 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/342.60 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 342.60 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 49,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.81/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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