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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 370.40 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 370.40 and 125.26 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 370.40 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/370.40 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 370.40 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 46,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396.30/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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