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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.89 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.89 and 136.48 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.89 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.89 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.89 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 46,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.67/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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