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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 370.89 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 370.89 and 182.93 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 370.89 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/370.89 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 370.89 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 67,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,845.05/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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