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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 340.90 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 340.90 and 136.50 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 340.90 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/340.90 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 340.90 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 46,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.17/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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