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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 340.62 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 340.62 and 198.47 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 340.62 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/340.62 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 340.62 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 67,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601.15/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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