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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.82 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.82 and 139.64 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.82 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.82 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.82 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 51,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.94/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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