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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.70 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.70 and 138.66 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.70 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.70 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.70 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 51,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401.26/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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