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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 341.21 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 341.21 and 136.74 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 341.21 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/341.21 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 341.21 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 46,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.37/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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