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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.74 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.74 and 189.40 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.74 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.74 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.74 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 70,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218.16/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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