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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 342.12 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 342.12 and 137.40 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 342.12 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/342.12 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 342.12 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 47,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007.29/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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