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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 370.53 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 370.53 and 149.43 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 370.53 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/370.53 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 370.53 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 55,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368.30/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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