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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.35 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.35 and 125.23 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.35 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.35 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.35 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 46,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.93/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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