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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 342.24 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 342.24 and 148.41 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 342.24 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/342.24 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 342.24 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 50,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791.84/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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