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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.69 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.69 and 149.30 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.69 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.69 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.69 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 51,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,011.86/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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