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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.56 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.56 and 125.38 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.56 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.56 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.56 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 46,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460.81/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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