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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 342.97 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 342.97 and 150.26 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 342.97 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/342.97 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 342.97 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 51,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,532.58/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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