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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 340.61 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 340.61 and 184.01 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 340.61 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/340.61 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 340.61 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 62,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676.27/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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