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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 341.79 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 341.79 and 142.77 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 341.79 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/341.79 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 341.79 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 48,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.36/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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