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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.83, 341.97 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.83, 341.97 and 144.33 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.83 : 341.97 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.83/341.97 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.83x = 341.97 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.83x = 49,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,356.53/247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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