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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.62 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.62 and 148.00 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.62 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.62 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.62 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 50,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560.14/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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