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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.46 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.46 and 149.90 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.46 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.46 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.46 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 51,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,334.75/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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