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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.53 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.53 and 150.01 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.53 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.53 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.53 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 51,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,382.73/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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