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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 343.15 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 343.15 and 150.45 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 343.15 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/343.15 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 343.15 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 51,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.54/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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