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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 370.99 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 370.99 and 189.86 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 370.99 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/370.99 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 370.99 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 70,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436.16/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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