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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 341.81 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 341.81 and 137.16 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 341.81 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/341.81 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 341.81 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 46,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882.66/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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