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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 341.92 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 341.92 and 149.50 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 341.92 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/341.92 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 341.92 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 51,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.04/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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