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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.64 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.64 and 192.36 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.64 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.64 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.64 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 65,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,717.87/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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