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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 341.27 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 341.27 and 185.22 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 341.27 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/341.27 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 341.27 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 63,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209.10/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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