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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 340.74 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 340.74 and 207.92 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 340.74 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/340.74 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 340.74 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 70,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844.96/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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