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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.63 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.63 and 150.06 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.63 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.63 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.63 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 51,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.06/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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