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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 341.18 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 341.18 and 149 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 341.18 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/341.18 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 341.18 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 50,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,835.82/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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