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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 341.03 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 341.03 and 136.60 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 341.03 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/341.03 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 341.03 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 46,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.44/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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