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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 370.53 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 370.53 and 90.86 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 370.53 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/370.53 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 370.53 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 33,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664.50/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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