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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.84 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.84 and 195.06 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.84 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.84 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.84 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 66,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679.31/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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