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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 370.99 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 370.99 and 139.83 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 370.99 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/370.99 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 370.99 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 51,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875.53/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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