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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 342.71 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 342.71 and 144.97 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 342.71 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/342.71 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 342.71 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 49,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.32/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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