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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 343.62 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 343.62 and 150.73 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 343.62 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/343.62 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 343.62 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 51,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,793.09/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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