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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 341.04 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 341.04 and 189.60 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 341.04 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/341.04 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 341.04 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 64,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,661.18/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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