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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 371.59 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 371.59 and 132.12 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 371.59 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/371.59 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 371.59 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 49,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094.80/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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