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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 341.59 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 341.59 and 149.24 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 341.59 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/341.59 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 341.59 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 50,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.12/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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