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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 371.22 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 371.22 and 185.74 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 371.22 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/371.22 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 371.22 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 68,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,950.40/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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