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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 371.85 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 371.85 and 150.43 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 371.85 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/371.85 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 371.85 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 55,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937.40/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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