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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 342.79 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 342.79 and 143.57 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 342.79 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/342.79 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 342.79 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 49,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214.86/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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