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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 341.52 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 341.52 and 147.90 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 341.52 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/341.52 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 341.52 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 50,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,510.81/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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