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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.13 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.13 and 203.73 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.13 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.13 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.13 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 75,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,405.57/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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