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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 372.51 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 372.51 and 245.73 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 372.51 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/372.51 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 372.51 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 91,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,536.88/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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