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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.28 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.28 and 201.53 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.28 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.28 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.28 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 74,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,619.67/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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