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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 341.63 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 341.63 and 185.26 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 341.63 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/341.63 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 341.63 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 63,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289.45/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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