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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.63, 371.13 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.63, 371.13 and 139.50 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.63 : 371.13 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.63/371.13 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.63x = 371.13 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.63x = 51,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.64/247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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