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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 342.06 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 342.06 and 185.55 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 342.06 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/342.06 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 342.06 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 63,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,470.44/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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