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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 370.77 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 370.77 and 186.44 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 370.77 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/370.77 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 370.77 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 69,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,126.36/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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