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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 341.19 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 341.19 and 148.95 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 341.19 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/341.19 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 341.19 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 50,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.25/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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