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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.83 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.83 and 84.93 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.83 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.83 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.83 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 31,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.59/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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