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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.78 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.78 and 125.55 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.78 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.78 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.78 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 46,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551.12/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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