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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 340.99 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 340.99 and 184.32 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 340.99 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/340.99 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 340.99 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 62,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.82/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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