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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 370.24 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 370.24 and 138.60 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 370.24 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/370.24 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 370.24 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 51,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314.92/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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