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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.00, 370.50 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.00, 370.50 and 198.02 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.00 : 370.50 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.00/370.50 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.00x = 370.50 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.00x = 73,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,368.08/247.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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