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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 370.94 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 370.94 and 139.06 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 370.94 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/370.94 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 370.94 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 51,582.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,582.92/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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