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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 342.35 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 342.35 and 149.84 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 342.35 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/342.35 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 342.35 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 51,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.95/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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