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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 341.04 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 341.04 and 148.86 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 341.04 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/341.04 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 341.04 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 50,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,767.21/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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