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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 341.13 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 341.13 and 140.88 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 341.13 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/341.13 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 341.13 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 48,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.98/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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