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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 371.02 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 371.02 and 149.98 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 371.02 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/371.02 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 371.02 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 55,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.58/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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