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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 341.95 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 341.95 and 189.58 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 341.95 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/341.95 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 341.95 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 64,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826.26/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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