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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 340.80 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 340.80 and 202.77 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 340.80 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/340.80 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 340.80 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 69,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,104.02/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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