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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 340.98 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 340.98 and 189.32 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 340.98 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/340.98 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 340.98 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 64,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.33/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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