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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.63 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.63 and 137.03 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.63 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.63 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.63 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 46,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,813.73/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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