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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 371.89 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 371.89 and 145.21 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 371.89 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/371.89 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 371.89 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 54,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,002.10/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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