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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 342.28 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 342.28 and 195.66 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 342.28 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/342.28 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 342.28 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 66,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,968.79/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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