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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 341.78 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 341.78 and 137.14 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 341.78 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/341.78 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 341.78 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 46,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871.71/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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