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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 370.88 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 370.88 and 125.73 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 370.88 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/370.88 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 370.88 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 46,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,628.26/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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