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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 371.61 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 371.61 and 190.14 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 371.61 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/371.61 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 371.61 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 70,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.93/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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