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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 341.19 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 341.19 and 185.37 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 341.19 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/341.19 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 341.19 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 63,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246.39/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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