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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 341.02 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 341.02 and 148.85 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 341.02 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/341.02 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 341.02 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 50,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.31/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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