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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.55 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.55 and 144.06 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.55 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.55 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.55 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 49,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.69/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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