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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.72 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.72 and 93.08 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.72 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.72 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.72 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 34,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506.62/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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