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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.96 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.96 and 145 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.96 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.96 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.96 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 49,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729.20/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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