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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 343.43 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 343.43 and 143.94 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 343.43 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/343.43 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 343.43 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 49,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434.42/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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