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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 341.24 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 341.24 and 189.12 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 341.24 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/341.24 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 341.24 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 64,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535.31/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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