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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 371.24 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 371.24 and 149.88 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 371.24 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/371.24 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 371.24 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 55,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641.45/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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