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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 370.98 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 370.98 and 125.75 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 370.98 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/370.98 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 370.98 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 46,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651.66/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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