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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.71 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.71 and 148.70 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.71 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.71 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.71 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 50,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,661.87/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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