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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 341.20 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 341.20 and 149.01 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 341.20 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/341.20 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 341.20 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 50,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,842.21/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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