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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 370.88 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 370.88 and 186 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 370.88 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/370.88 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 370.88 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 68,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983.68/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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