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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 341.88 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 341.88 and 149.56 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 341.88 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/341.88 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 341.88 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 51,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.57/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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