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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 341.98 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 341.98 and 149.59 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 341.98 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/341.98 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 341.98 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 51,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155.35/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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