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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 341.41 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 341.41 and 154.14 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 341.41 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/341.41 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 341.41 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 52,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,624.94/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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