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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 341.43 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 341.43 and 185.10 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 341.43 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/341.43 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 341.43 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 63,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,198.69/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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