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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 341.47 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 341.47 and 136.94 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 341.47 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/341.47 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 341.47 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 46,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758.60/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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