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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.42 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.42 and 147.86 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.42 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.42 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.42 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 50,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482.36/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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