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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.54 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.54 and 144.60 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.54 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.54 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.54 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 53,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578.88/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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