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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.37 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.37 and 142.52 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.37 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.37 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.37 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 48,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650.35/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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