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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 370.49 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 370.49 and 92.87 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 370.49 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/370.49 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 370.49 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 34,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.09/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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