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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.17 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.17 and 132.06 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.17 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.17 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.17 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 49,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.71/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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