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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 341.49 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 341.49 and 198.48 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 341.49 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/341.49 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 341.49 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 67,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,778.94/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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