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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 369.36 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 369.36 and 185.29 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 369.36 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/369.36 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 369.36 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 68,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437.79/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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