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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.83, 372.12 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.83, 372.12 and 201.69 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.83 : 372.12 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.83/372.12 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.83x = 372.12 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.83x = 75,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052.88/247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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