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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 343.01 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 343.01 and 143.65 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 343.01 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/343.01 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 343.01 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 49,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273.39/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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