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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 369.97 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 369.97 and 131.33 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 369.97 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/369.97 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 369.97 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 48,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589.28/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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