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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.80 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.80 and 148.86 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.80 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.80 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.80 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 51,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,029.21/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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