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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 342.13 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 342.13 and 149.65 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 342.13 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/342.13 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 342.13 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 51,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,198.95/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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