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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 343.17 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 343.17 and 143.80 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 343.17 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/343.17 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 343.17 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 49,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347.85/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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