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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 341.31 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 341.31 and 136.81 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 341.31 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/341.31 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 341.31 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 46,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694.62/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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