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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 370.44 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 370.44 and 125.31 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 370.44 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/370.44 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 370.44 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 46,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419.84/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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