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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 371.98 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 371.98 and 126.17 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 371.98 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/371.98 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 371.98 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 46,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.80/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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