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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 341.04 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 341.04 and 136.61 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 341.04 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/341.04 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 341.04 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 46,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588.41/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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