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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.62 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.62 and 135.53 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.62 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.62 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.62 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 46,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.76/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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