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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 371.90 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 371.90 and 145.40 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 371.90 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/371.90 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 371.90 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 54,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.26/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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