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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.04 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.04 and 147.55 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.04 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.04 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.04 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 50,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320.45/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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