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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.81, 342.04 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.81, 342.04 and 149.63 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.81 : 342.04 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.81/342.04 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.81x = 342.04 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.81x = 51,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,179.45/247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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