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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 371.00 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 371.00 and 144.72 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 371.00 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/371.00 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 371.00 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 53,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,690.67/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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