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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.62 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.62 and 137.02 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.62 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.62 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.62 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 46,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808.77/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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