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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 341.90 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 341.90 and 144.25 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 341.90 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/341.90 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 341.90 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 49,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,318.35/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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