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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 341.90 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 341.90 and 149.51 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 341.90 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/341.90 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 341.90 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 51,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.47/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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