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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 369.41 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 369.41 and 203.81 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 369.41 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/369.41 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 369.41 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 75,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,286.59/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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