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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 341.59 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 341.59 and 137 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 341.59 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/341.59 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 341.59 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 46,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797.83/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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