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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 343.54 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 343.54 and 150.70 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 343.54 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/343.54 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 343.54 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 51,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770.81/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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