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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.54 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.54 and 186.33 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.54 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.54 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.54 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 69,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044.34/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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