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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 369.55 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 369.55 and 196.12 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 369.55 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/369.55 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 369.55 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 72,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,476.15/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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