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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 370.82 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 370.82 and 139.34 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 370.82 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/370.82 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 370.82 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 51,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.51/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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