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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.33 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.33 and 149.85 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.33 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.33 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.33 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 51,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.15/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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