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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.27 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.27 and 131.99 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.27 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.27 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.27 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 49,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003.93/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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