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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 340.86 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 340.86 and 148.73 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 340.86 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/340.86 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 340.86 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 50,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.11/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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