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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 341.40 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 341.40 and 149.18 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 341.40 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/341.40 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 341.40 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 50,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,930.05/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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