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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 373.25 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 373.25 and 204.94 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 373.25 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/373.25 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 373.25 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 76,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,493.86/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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