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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 341.04 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 341.04 and 194.76 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 341.04 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/341.04 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 341.04 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 66,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420.95/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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