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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.85 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.85 and 145.41 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.85 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.85 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.85 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 54,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070.71/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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