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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 341.78 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 341.78 and 137.16 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 341.78 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/341.78 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 341.78 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 46,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,878.54/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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