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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 341.50 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 341.50 and 142.54 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 341.50 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/341.50 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 341.50 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 48,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,675.70/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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