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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 341.27 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 341.27 and 142.40 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 341.27 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/341.27 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 341.27 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 48,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597.52/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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