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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 340.95 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 340.95 and 136.58 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 340.95 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/340.95 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 340.95 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 46,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,566.95/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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