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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 371.66 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 371.66 and 194.04 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 371.66 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/371.66 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 371.66 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 72,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115.94/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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