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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 370.83 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 370.83 and 139.00 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 370.83 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/370.83 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 370.83 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 51,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.44/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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