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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 370.91 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 370.91 and 149.45 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 370.91 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/370.91 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 370.91 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 55,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.02/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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