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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 342.29 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 342.29 and 191.79 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 342.29 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/342.29 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 342.29 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 65,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.84/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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