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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 371.43 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 371.43 and 139.44 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 371.43 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/371.43 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 371.43 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 51,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,792.20/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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