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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 343.47 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 343.47 and 149.31 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 343.47 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/343.47 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 343.47 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 51,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283.51/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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