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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.27, 370.89 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.27, 370.89 and 84.95 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.27 : 370.89 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.27/370.89 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.27x = 370.89 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.27x = 31,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,507.11/247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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