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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 343.68 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 343.68 and 150.71 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 343.68 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/343.68 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 343.68 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 51,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.66/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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