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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 370.56 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 370.56 and 131.74 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 370.56 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/370.56 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 370.56 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 48,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.57/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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