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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 371.48 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 371.48 and 132.04 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 371.48 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/371.48 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 371.48 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 49,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,050.22/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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