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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 342.17 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 342.17 and 143.06 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 342.17 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/342.17 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 342.17 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 48,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948.41/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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