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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 342.03 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 342.03 and 146.96 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 342.03 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/342.03 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 342.03 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 50,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.02/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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