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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 342.27 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 342.27 and 189.57 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 342.27 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/342.27 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 342.27 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 64,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.12/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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