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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 370.44 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 370.44 and 138.78 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 370.44 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/370.44 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 370.44 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 51,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409.66/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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