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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 371.12 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 371.12 and 125.68 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 371.12 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/371.12 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 371.12 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 46,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.36/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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