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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.78 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.78 and 142.09 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.78 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.78 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.78 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 48,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421.43/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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