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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 340.54 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 340.54 and 207.72 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 340.54 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/340.54 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 340.54 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 70,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736.97/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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