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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 341.01 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 341.01 and 198.27 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 341.01 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/341.01 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 341.01 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 67,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.05/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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