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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 371.47 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 371.47 and 196.33 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 371.47 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/371.47 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 371.47 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 72,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,930.71/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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