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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 343.14 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 343.14 and 143.76 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 343.14 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/343.14 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 343.14 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 49,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.81/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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