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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 370.72 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 370.72 and 125.34 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 370.72 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/370.72 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 370.72 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 46,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.04/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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