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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 341.52 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 341.52 and 152.99 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 341.52 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/341.52 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 341.52 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 52,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249.14/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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