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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 370.55 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 370.55 and 138.83 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 370.55 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/370.55 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 370.55 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 51,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440.91/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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