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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.83 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.83 and 150.19 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.83 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.83 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.83 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 51,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489.16/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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