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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.34 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.34 and 147.81 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.34 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.34 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.34 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 50,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453.47/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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