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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 342 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 342 and 149.58 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 342 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/342 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 342 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 51,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,156.36/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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