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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 343.40 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 343.40 and 145.38 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 343.40 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/343.40 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 343.40 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 49,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,922.14/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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