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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 341.16 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 341.16 and 136.70 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 341.16 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/341.16 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 341.16 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 46,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.32/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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