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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 370.70 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 370.70 and 206.60 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 370.70 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/370.70 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 370.70 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 76,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,586.62/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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