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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.80 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.80 and 125.70 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.80 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.80 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.80 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 46,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.56/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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