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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 372.50 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 372.50 and 190.00 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 372.50 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/372.50 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 372.50 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 70,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,773.13/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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