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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 370.53 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 370.53 and 125.37 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 370.53 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/370.53 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 370.53 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 46,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453.35/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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