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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 370.62 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 370.62 and 199 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 370.62 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/370.62 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 370.62 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 73,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,753.38/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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