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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 340.94 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 340.94 and 147.48 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 340.94 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/340.94 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 340.94 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 50,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,281.09/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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