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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.67 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.67 and 139.52 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.67 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.67 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.67 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 51,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,855.40/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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