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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.60 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.60 and 197.96 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.60 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.60 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.60 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 73,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,361.63/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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