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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 340.94 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 340.94 and 185.18 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 340.94 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/340.94 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 340.94 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 63,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.64/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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