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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 369.72 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 369.72 and 196.25 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 369.72 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/369.72 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 369.72 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 72,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.70/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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