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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 341.05 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 341.05 and 148.88 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 341.05 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/341.05 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 341.05 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 50,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775.52/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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