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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.52 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.52 and 125.36 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.52 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.52 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.52 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 46,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448.39/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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