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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 341.28 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 341.28 and 149.10 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 341.28 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/341.28 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 341.28 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 50,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,884.85/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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