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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 371.73 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 371.73 and 193.28 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 371.73 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/371.73 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 371.73 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 71,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,847.97/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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