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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 343.14 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 343.14 and 150.43 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 343.14 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/343.14 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 343.14 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 51,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617.80/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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