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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 341.05 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 341.05 and 136.63 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 341.05 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/341.05 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 341.05 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 46,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598.44/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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