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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 340.96 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 340.96 and 136.59 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 340.96 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/340.96 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 340.96 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 46,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.73/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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