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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.87 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.87 and 64.62 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.87 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.87 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.87 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 23,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.46/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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