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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 342.87 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 342.87 and 143.56 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 342.87 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/342.87 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 342.87 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 49,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,222.42/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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