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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 370.56 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 370.56 and 195.70 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 370.56 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/370.56 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 370.56 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 72,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,518.59/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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