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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 371.12 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 371.12 and 149.82 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 371.12 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/371.12 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 371.12 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 55,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601.20/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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