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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 341.09 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 341.09 and 136.65 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 341.09 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/341.09 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 341.09 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 46,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611.83/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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