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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 341.33 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 341.33 and 142.43 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 341.33 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/341.33 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 341.33 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 48,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.63/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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