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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 340.97 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 340.97 and 136.56 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 340.97 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/340.97 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 340.97 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 46,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562.81/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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