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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.90 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.90 and 153.87 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.90 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.90 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.90 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 52,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.28/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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