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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.14 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.14 and 124.03 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.14 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.14 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.14 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 46,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.49/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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