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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 342.92 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 342.92 and 143.61 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 342.92 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/342.92 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 342.92 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 49,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247.10/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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