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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.74 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.74 and 84.83 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.74 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.74 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.74 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 31,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449.45/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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