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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 341.43 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 341.43 and 149.34 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 341.43 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/341.43 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 341.43 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 50,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,986.70/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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