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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.98, 343.56 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.98, 343.56 and 143.98 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.98 : 343.56 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.98/343.56 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.98x = 343.56 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.98x = 49,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.77/248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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