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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.83, 342 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.83, 342 and 137.32 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.83 : 342 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.83/342 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.83x = 342 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.83x = 46,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963.44/247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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