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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 341.87 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 341.87 and 149.46 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 341.87 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/341.87 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 341.87 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 51,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,095.14/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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