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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 342.72 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 342.72 and 192.66 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 342.72 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/342.72 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 342.72 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 66,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,028.44/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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