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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 342.05 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 342.05 and 149.67 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 342.05 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/342.05 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 342.05 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 51,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.62/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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