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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 341.87 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 341.87 and 185.44 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 341.87 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/341.87 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 341.87 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 63,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396.28/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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