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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 342.32 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 342.32 and 148.43 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 342.32 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/342.32 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 342.32 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 50,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811.78/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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