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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 341.72 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 341.72 and 149.38 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 341.72 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/341.72 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 341.72 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 51,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046.13/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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