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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.29 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.29 and 149.83 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.29 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.29 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.29 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 51,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.83/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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