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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.63, 341.74 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.63, 341.74 and 149.38 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.63 : 341.74 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.63/341.74 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.63x = 341.74 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.63x = 51,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047.41/247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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