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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 341.66 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 341.66 and 142.72 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 341.66 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/341.66 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 341.66 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 48,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,761.72/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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