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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.81, 341.57 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.81, 341.57 and 192.48 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.81 : 341.57 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.81/341.57 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.81x = 341.57 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.81x = 65,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,743.51/247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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