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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 370.79 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 370.79 and 131.93 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 370.79 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/370.79 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 370.79 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 48,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918.32/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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