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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 371.16 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 371.16 and 125.64 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 371.16 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/371.16 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 371.16 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 46,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,632.54/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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