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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 371.45 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 371.45 and 131.97 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 371.45 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/371.45 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 371.45 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 49,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020.26/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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