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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 341.55 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 341.55 and 149.36 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 341.55 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/341.55 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 341.55 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 51,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,012.20/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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