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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 247.02 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 247.02 and 187.30 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 247.02 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/247.02 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 247.02 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 46,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.85/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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