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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.90 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.90 and 142.10 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.90 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.90 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.90 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 48,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.89/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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