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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.54 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.54 and 194.52 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.54 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.54 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.54 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 66,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241.37/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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