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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.27 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.27 and 143.84 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.27 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.27 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.27 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 49,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376.99/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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