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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 343.53 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 343.53 and 150.72 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 343.53 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/343.53 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 343.53 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 51,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,777.03/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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