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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 341.12 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 341.12 and 185.44 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 341.12 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/341.12 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 341.12 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 63,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257.29/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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