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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 342.44 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 342.44 and 149.91 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 342.44 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/342.44 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 342.44 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 51,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,335.18/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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