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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 341.46 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 341.46 and 136.91 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 341.46 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/341.46 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 341.46 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 46,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.58/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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