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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.51 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.51 and 199.53 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.51 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.51 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.51 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 73,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,927.36/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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