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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 341.47 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 341.47 and 188.52 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 341.47 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/341.47 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 341.47 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 64,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375.44/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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