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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.61 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.61 and 137.01 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.61 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.61 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.61 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 46,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804.75/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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