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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 342.06 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 342.06 and 185.82 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 342.06 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/342.06 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 342.06 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 63,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561.59/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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