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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 371.95 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 371.95 and 202.55 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 371.95 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/371.95 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 371.95 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 75,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,336.11/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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