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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 370.73 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 370.73 and 139.22 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 370.73 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/370.73 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 370.73 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 51,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,611.52/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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