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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 341.73 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 341.73 and 189.39 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 341.73 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/341.73 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 341.73 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 64,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720.24/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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