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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 371.17 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 371.17 and 131.79 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 371.17 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/371.17 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 371.17 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 48,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,917.56/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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