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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 342.21 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 342.21 and 185.96 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 342.21 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/342.21 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 342.21 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 63,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,637.37/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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