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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.15 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.15 and 149.77 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.15 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.15 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.15 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 51,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,243.81/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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