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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.50 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.50 and 139.55 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.50 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.50 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.50 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 51,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840.62/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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