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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 342.09 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 342.09 and 154.65 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 342.09 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/342.09 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 342.09 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 52,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,904.22/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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