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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 371.30 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 371.30 and 132.25 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 371.30 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/371.30 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 371.30 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 49,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102.15/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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