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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 341.92 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 341.92 and 154.71 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 341.92 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/341.92 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 341.92 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 52,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,898.64/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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