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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.57 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.57 and 201.04 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.57 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.57 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.57 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 68,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669.23/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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