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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.39 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.39 and 126.14 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.39 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.39 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.39 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 46,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844.65/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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