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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 341.26 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 341.26 and 187.97 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 341.26 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/341.26 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 341.26 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 64,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146.64/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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