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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 369.77 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 369.77 and 144.05 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 369.77 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/369.77 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 369.77 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 53,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,262.80/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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