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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.82 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.82 and 148.86 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.82 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.82 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.82 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 51,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032.19/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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