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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.54 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.54 and 185.48 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.54 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.54 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.54 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 63,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,348.84/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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