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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 371 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 371 and 93.28 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 371 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/371 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 371 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 34,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.88/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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