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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.88 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.88 and 136.51 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.88 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.88 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.88 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 46,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533.02/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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