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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 341.64 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 341.64 and 192.10 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 341.64 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/341.64 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 341.64 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 65,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,629.04/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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