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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 370.78 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 370.78 and 131.72 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 370.78 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/370.78 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 370.78 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 48,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836.96/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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