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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 371.93 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 371.93 and 247.86 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 371.93 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/371.93 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 371.93 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 92,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,185.33/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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