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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 342.73 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 342.73 and 143.42 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 342.73 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/342.73 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 342.73 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 49,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154.83/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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