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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 340.88 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 340.88 and 185.04 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 340.88 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/340.88 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 340.88 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 63,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,076.44/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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