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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 370.96 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 370.96 and 125.73 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 370.96 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/370.96 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 370.96 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 46,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,640.80/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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