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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 341.76 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 341.76 and 149.52 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 341.76 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/341.76 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 341.76 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 51,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099.96/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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