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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 371.00 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 371.00 and 125.84 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 371.00 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/371.00 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 371.00 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 46,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,687.88/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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