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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 342.76 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 342.76 and 143.47 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 342.76 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/342.76 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 342.76 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 49,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,174.06/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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