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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.53 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.53 and 149.25 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.53 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.53 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.53 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 50,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.98/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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