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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 370.82 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 370.82 and 131.64 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 370.82 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/370.82 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 370.82 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 48,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.68/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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