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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 341.58 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 341.58 and 185.65 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 341.58 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/341.58 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 341.58 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 63,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.69/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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