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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 371.16 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 371.16 and 186.57 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 371.16 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/371.16 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 371.16 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 69,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,247.32/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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