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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 341.91 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 341.91 and 195.33 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 341.91 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/341.91 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 341.91 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 66,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785.28/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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