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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 370.67 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 370.67 and 189.77 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 370.67 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/370.67 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 370.67 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 70,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,339.24/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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