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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.60 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.60 and 154.26 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.60 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.60 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.60 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 52,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694.44/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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