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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 370.58 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 370.58 and 138.85 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 370.58 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/370.58 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 370.58 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 51,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453.41/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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