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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 341.96 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 341.96 and 149.53 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 341.96 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/341.96 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 341.96 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 51,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,130.82/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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