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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.39 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.39 and 149.77 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.39 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.39 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.39 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 51,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,277.55/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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