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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 371.40 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 371.40 and 209.62 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 371.40 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/371.40 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 371.40 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 77,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,852.87/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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