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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 342.17 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 342.17 and 143.05 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 342.17 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/342.17 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 342.17 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 48,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947.42/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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