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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.23 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.23 and 132.12 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.23 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.23 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.23 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 49,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,046.58/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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