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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.93 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.93 and 153.75 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.93 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.93 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.93 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 52,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.99/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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