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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.50 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.50 and 144.04 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.50 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.50 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.50 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 49,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189.66/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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