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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 342 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 342 and 137.30 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 342 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/342 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 342 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 46,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.60/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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