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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 371.21 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 371.21 and 131.85 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 371.21 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/371.21 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 371.21 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 48,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943.38/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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