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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 341.92 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 341.92 and 148.18 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 341.92 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/341.92 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 341.92 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 50,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665.71/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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