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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 341.92 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 341.92 and 201.10 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 341.92 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/341.92 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 341.92 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 68,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,760.11/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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