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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 371.22 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 371.22 and 131.94 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 371.22 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/371.22 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 371.22 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 48,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,978.77/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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