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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 341.10 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 341.10 and 148.97 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 341.10 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/341.10 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 341.10 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 50,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811.96/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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