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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.17, 340.95 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.17, 340.95 and 198.17 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.17 : 340.95 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.17/340.95 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.17x = 340.95 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.17x = 67,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,564.89/247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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