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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 371.51 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 371.51 and 186.81 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 371.51 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/371.51 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 371.51 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 69,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398.99/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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