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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.45 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.45 and 149.82 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.45 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.45 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.45 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 51,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.86/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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