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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.78 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.78 and 125.45 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.78 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.78 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.78 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 46,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,513.57/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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