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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 341.76 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 341.76 and 192.40 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 341.76 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/341.76 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 341.76 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 65,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.62/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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