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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 371.21 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 371.21 and 131.86 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 371.21 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/371.21 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 371.21 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 48,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948.02/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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