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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.88 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.88 and 76.25 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.88 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.88 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.88 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 28,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.60/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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