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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 370.48 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 370.48 and 186.99 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 370.48 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/370.48 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 370.48 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 69,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,276.06/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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