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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 341.61 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 341.61 and 198.56 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 341.61 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/341.61 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 341.61 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 67,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,830.08/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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