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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 342.58 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 342.58 and 150.05 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 342.58 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/342.58 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 342.58 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 51,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,403.33/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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