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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 371.63 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 371.63 and 125.95 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 371.63 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/371.63 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 371.63 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 46,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806.80/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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