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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 341.92 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 341.92 and 195.35 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 341.92 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/341.92 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 341.92 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 66,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791.87/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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