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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.55 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.55 and 193.15 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.55 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.55 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.55 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 71,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764.68/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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