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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 371.39 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 371.39 and 125.96 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 371.39 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/371.39 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 371.39 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 46,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.28/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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