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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 340.88 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 340.88 and 136.49 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 340.88 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/340.88 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 340.88 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 46,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,526.71/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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