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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 342.75 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 342.75 and 150.16 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 342.75 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/342.75 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 342.75 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 51,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,468.72/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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