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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 341 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 341 and 148.90 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 341 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/341 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 341 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 50,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774.90/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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