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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 342.07 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 342.07 and 149.64 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 342.07 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/342.07 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 342.07 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 51,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,187.35/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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