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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.53, 342.88 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.53, 342.88 and 150.25 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.53 : 342.88 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.53/342.88 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.53x = 342.88 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.53x = 51,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517.72/248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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