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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.80 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.80 and 149.34 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.80 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.80 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.80 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 51,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046.16/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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