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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 340.95 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 340.95 and 148.89 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 340.95 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/340.95 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 340.95 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 50,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764.05/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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