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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 371.10 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 371.10 and 185.78 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 371.10 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/371.10 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 371.10 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 68,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,942.96/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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