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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.32 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.32 and 138.70 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.32 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.32 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.32 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 51,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,363.38/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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