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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 340.97 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 340.97 and 191.97 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 340.97 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/340.97 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 340.97 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 65,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,455.05/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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