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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.52 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.52 and 199.92 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.52 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.52 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.52 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 74,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,274.28/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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