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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 342 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 342 and 200.90 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 342 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/342 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 342 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 68,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,707.80/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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