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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 369.84 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 369.84 and 198.02 is: 296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 369.84 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/369.84 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 369.84 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 73,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,233.87/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.49

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