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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.88 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.88 and 102.86 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.88 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.88 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.88 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 38,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.72/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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