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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 342.26 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 342.26 and 149.77 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 342.26 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/342.26 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 342.26 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 51,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,260.28/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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