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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 341.91 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 341.91 and 149.61 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 341.91 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/341.91 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 341.91 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 51,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,153.16/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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