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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 341.39 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 341.39 and 149.11 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 341.39 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/341.39 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 341.39 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 50,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,904.66/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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