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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 371.13 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 371.13 and 139.18 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 371.13 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/371.13 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 371.13 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 51,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653.87/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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