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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 371.39 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 371.39 and 139.37 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 371.39 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/371.39 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 371.39 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 51,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,761.90/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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