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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.40 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.40 and 143.88 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.40 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.40 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.40 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 49,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408.39/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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