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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 342.07 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 342.07 and 154.54 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 342.07 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/342.07 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 342.07 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 52,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862.26/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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