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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 372.06 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 372.06 and 207.74 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 372.06 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/372.06 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 372.06 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 77,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,291.74/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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