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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.56 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.56 and 125.22 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.56 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.56 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.56 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 46,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.52/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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