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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 340.94 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 340.94 and 153.82 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 340.94 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/340.94 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 340.94 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 52,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.92/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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