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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 371.00 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 371.00 and 82.76 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 371.00 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/371.00 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 371.00 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 30,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702.31/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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