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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 341.06 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 341.06 and 142.26 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 341.06 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/341.06 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 341.06 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 48,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.20/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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