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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 370.80 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 370.80 and 125.77 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 370.80 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/370.80 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 370.80 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 46,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635.52/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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