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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 371.07 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 371.07 and 125.65 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 371.07 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/371.07 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 371.07 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 46,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623.70/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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