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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 342.02 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 342.02 and 144.34 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 342.02 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/342.02 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 342.02 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 49,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,367.17/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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