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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.21 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.21 and 193.42 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.21 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.21 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.21 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 71,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,799.44/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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