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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.62 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.62 and 125.56 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.62 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.62 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.62 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 46,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535.05/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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