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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.17, 370.37 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.17, 370.37 and 137.39 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.17 : 370.37 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.17/370.37 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.17x = 370.37 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.17x = 50,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,882.60/247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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