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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 341.10 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 341.10 and 142.31 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 341.10 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/341.10 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 341.10 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 48,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,541.94/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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