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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 341.42 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 341.42 and 203.96 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 341.42 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/341.42 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 341.42 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 69,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,636.02/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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