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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 342.97 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 342.97 and 148.91 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 342.97 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/342.97 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 342.97 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 51,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071.42/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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