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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 370.98 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 370.98 and 144.77 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 370.98 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/370.98 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 370.98 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 53,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704.92/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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