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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 370.24 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 370.24 and 195.75 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 370.24 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/370.24 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 370.24 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 72,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,474.48/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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