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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 341.75 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 341.75 and 137.12 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 341.75 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/341.75 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 341.75 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 46,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.55/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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