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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 371.55 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 371.55 and 132.22 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 371.55 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/371.55 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 371.55 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 49,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124.48/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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