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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.17, 371.04 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.17, 371.04 and 196.44 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.17 : 371.04 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.17/371.04 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.17x = 371.04 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.17x = 72,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,887.10/247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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