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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.16 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.16 and 203.92 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.16 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.16 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.16 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 75,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,686.02/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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