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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.42 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.42 and 149.89 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.42 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.42 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.42 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 51,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325.33/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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