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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 343.04 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 343.04 and 150.27 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 343.04 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/343.04 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 343.04 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 51,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547.87/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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