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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.61 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.61 and 131.66 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.61 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.61 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.61 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 48,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794.63/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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