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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 341.96 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 341.96 and 148.28 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 341.96 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/341.96 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 341.96 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 50,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.38/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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