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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 370.18 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 370.18 and 149.74 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 370.18 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/370.18 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 370.18 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 55,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429.45/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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