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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.43 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.43 and 149.13 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.43 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.43 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.43 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 50,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,917.46/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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