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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 341.28 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 341.28 and 136.78 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 341.28 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/341.28 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 341.28 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 46,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680.28/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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