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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.68 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.68 and 193.14 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.68 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.68 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.68 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 71,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593.14/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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