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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 341.87 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 341.87 and 192.86 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 341.87 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/341.87 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 341.87 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 65,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,930.37/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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