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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 371.20 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 371.20 and 182.37 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 371.20 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/371.20 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 371.20 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 67,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,694.93/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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