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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.27 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.27 and 150.56 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.27 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.27 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.27 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 51,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682.49/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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