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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.27, 341.37 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.27, 341.37 and 191.89 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.27 : 341.37 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.27/341.37 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.27x = 341.37 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.27x = 65,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,505.49/247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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