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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 370.93 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 370.93 and 131.96 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 370.93 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/370.93 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 370.93 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 48,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947.92/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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