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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 342.05 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 342.05 and 142.97 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 342.05 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/342.05 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 342.05 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 48,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,900.46/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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