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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 341.48 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 341.48 and 147.83 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 341.48 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/341.48 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 341.48 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 50,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479.65/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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