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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.31 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.31 and 137.25 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.31 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.31 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.31 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 50,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,824.36/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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