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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 370.94 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 370.94 and 139.28 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 370.94 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/370.94 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 370.94 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 51,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,664.52/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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