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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.86 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.86 and 147.45 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.86 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.86 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.86 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 50,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.81/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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