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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 341.28 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 341.28 and 149.04 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 341.28 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/341.28 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 341.28 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 50,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,864.37/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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