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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.08 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.08 and 153.98 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.08 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.08 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.08 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 52,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517.02/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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