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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 371.19 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 371.19 and 182.72 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 371.19 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/371.19 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 371.19 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 67,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823.84/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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