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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 341.60 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 341.60 and 149.27 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 341.60 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/341.60 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 341.60 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 50,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,992.77/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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