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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.45 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.45 and 193.50 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.45 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.45 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.45 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 71,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,875.58/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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