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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 370.94 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 370.94 and 149.83 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 370.94 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/370.94 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 370.94 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 55,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,577.94/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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