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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 342.09 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 342.09 and 137.36 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 342.09 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/342.09 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 342.09 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 46,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,987.09/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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