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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 371.02 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 371.02 and 125.62 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 371.02 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/371.02 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 371.02 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 46,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607.53/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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