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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 340.77 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 340.77 and 191.98 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 340.77 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/340.77 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 340.77 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 65,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,421.02/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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