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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 370.07 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 370.07 and 144.26 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 370.07 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/370.07 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 370.07 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 53,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383.73/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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