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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 370.89 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 370.89 and 125.52 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 370.89 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/370.89 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 370.89 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 46,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554.11/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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