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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 341.70 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 341.70 and 195.11 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 341.70 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/341.70 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 341.70 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 66,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,667.38/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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