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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 371.22 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 371.22 and 183 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 371.22 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/371.22 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 371.22 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 67,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933.26/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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