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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 370.70 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 370.70 and 193 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 370.70 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/370.70 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 370.70 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 71,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,545.10/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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