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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.45, 370.54 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.45, 370.54 and 139.14 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.45 : 370.54 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.45/370.54 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.45x = 370.54 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.45x = 51,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.94/247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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