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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 371.19 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 371.19 and 125.51 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 371.19 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/371.19 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 371.19 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 46,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587.43/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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