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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 342.93 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 342.93 and 143.61 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 342.93 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/342.93 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 342.93 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 49,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246.35/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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