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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 139.44 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.40 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.40 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.40 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 51,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,788.02/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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