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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 371.94 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 371.94 and 196.64 is: 295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 371.94 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/371.94 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 371.94 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 73,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,137.36/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.19

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