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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.78 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.78 and 138.08 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.78 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.78 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.78 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 51,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,335.38/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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