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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 341.15 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 341.15 and 194.92 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 341.15 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/341.15 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 341.15 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 66,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496.96/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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