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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 342.63 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 342.63 and 143.35 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 342.63 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/342.63 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 342.63 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 49,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.01/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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