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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 343.16 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 343.16 and 143.78 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 343.16 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/343.16 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 343.16 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 49,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339.54/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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