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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 341.84 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 341.84 and 149.50 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 341.84 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/341.84 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 341.84 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 51,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,105.08/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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