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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 343.04 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 343.04 and 143.67 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 343.04 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/343.04 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 343.04 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 49,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284.56/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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