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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 342.17 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 342.17 and 187.84 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 342.17 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/342.17 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 342.17 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 64,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,272.27/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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