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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 340.83 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 340.83 and 142.08 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 340.83 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/340.83 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 340.83 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 48,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,425.66/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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