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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 371.52 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 371.52 and 186.32 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 371.52 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/371.52 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 371.52 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 69,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,222.54/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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