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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 370.59 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 370.59 and 139.12 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 370.59 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/370.59 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 370.59 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 51,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.48/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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