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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 341.03 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 341.03 and 148.90 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 341.03 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/341.03 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 341.03 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 50,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779.37/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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