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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 342.15 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 342.15 and 149.70 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 342.15 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/342.15 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 342.15 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 51,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,219.86/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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