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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.09, 340.82 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.09, 340.82 and 148.75 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.09 : 340.82 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.09/340.82 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.09x = 340.82 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.09x = 50,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697.53/247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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