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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.57, 371.24 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.57, 371.24 and 144.89 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.57 : 371.24 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.57/371.24 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.57x = 371.24 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.57x = 53,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786.38/247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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