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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 341.95 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 341.95 and 144.26 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 341.95 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/341.95 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 341.95 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 49,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.71/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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