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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 371.03 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 371.03 and 123.95 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 371.03 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/371.03 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 371.03 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 45,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986.69/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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