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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 341.25 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 341.25 and 142.37 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 341.25 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/341.25 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 341.25 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 48,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583.76/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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