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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.63, 371.33 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.63, 371.33 and 144.95 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.63 : 371.33 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.63/371.33 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.63x = 371.33 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.63x = 53,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822.25/247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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