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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 341.60 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 341.60 and 137.03 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 341.60 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/341.60 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 341.60 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 46,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807.05/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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