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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 340.88 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 340.88 and 194.59 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 340.88 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/340.88 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 340.88 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 66,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332.39/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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