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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.73 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.73 and 197.86 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.73 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.73 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.73 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 67,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,614.70/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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