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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 341.51 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 341.51 and 147.84 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 341.51 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/341.51 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 341.51 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 50,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,488.10/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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