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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 369.91 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 369.91 and 182.13 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 369.91 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/369.91 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 369.91 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 67,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,371.71/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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