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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 370.80 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 370.80 and 132.02 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 370.80 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/370.80 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 370.80 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 48,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.02/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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