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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 342.07 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 342.07 and 154.63 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 342.07 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/342.07 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 342.07 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 52,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,894.28/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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