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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 341.20 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 341.20 and 143.76 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 341.20 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/341.20 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 341.20 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 49,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,050.91/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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