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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.37 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.37 and 92.93 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.37 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.37 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.37 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 34,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.86/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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