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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 340.97 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 340.97 and 148.88 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 340.97 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/340.97 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 340.97 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 50,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.16/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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