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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 372.52 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 372.52 and 193.98 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 372.52 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/372.52 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 372.52 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 72,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261.43/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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