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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 341.74 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 341.74 and 142.78 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 341.74 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/341.74 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 341.74 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 48,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793.64/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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