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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 340.93 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 340.93 and 136.54 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 340.93 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/340.93 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 340.93 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 46,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.54/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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