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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.33 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.33 and 124.19 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.33 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.33 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.33 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 46,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.00/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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