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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 342.18 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 342.18 and 141.62 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 342.18 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/342.18 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 342.18 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 48,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459.53/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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