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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 371.33 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 371.33 and 139.27 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 371.33 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/371.33 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 371.33 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 51,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,715.13/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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