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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.72 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.72 and 125.61 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.72 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.72 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.72 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 46,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,566.14/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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