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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.32 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.32 and 139.08 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.32 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.32 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.32 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 51,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,504.11/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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