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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 342.16 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 342.16 and 190.20 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 342.16 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/342.16 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 342.16 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 65,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078.83/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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