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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.83, 343.46 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.83, 343.46 and 149.32 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.83 : 343.46 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.83/343.46 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.83x = 343.46 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.83x = 51,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.96/248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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