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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 341.79 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 341.79 and 188.63 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 341.79 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/341.79 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 341.79 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 64,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,470.71/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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