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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 342.53 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 342.53 and 149.92 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 342.53 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/342.53 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 342.53 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 51,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351.05/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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