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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 342.74 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 342.74 and 142.04 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 342.74 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/342.74 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 342.74 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 48,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681.43/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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