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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.99, 372.10 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.99, 372.10 and 124.60 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.99 : 372.10 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.99/372.10 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.99x = 372.10 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.99x = 46,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.66/247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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