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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 341.36 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 341.36 and 149.13 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 341.36 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/341.36 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 341.36 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 50,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,907.02/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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