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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 341.42 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 341.42 and 200.84 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 341.42 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/341.42 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 341.42 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 68,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,571.90/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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