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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 370.17 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 370.17 and 192.78 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 370.17 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/370.17 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 370.17 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 71,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,361.37/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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