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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.09, 370.71 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.09, 370.71 and 131.52 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.09 : 370.71 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.09/370.71 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.09x = 370.71 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.09x = 48,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753.93/247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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