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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 342.09 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 342.09 and 148.30 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 342.09 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/342.09 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 342.09 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 50,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731.95/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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