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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.30 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.30 and 145.25 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.30 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.30 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.30 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 49,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864.33/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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