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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.38 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.38 and 195.55 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.38 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.38 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.38 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 72,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427.81/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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