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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.10 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.10 and 143.64 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.10 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.10 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.10 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 48,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995.60/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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