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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 370.70 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 370.70 and 101.01 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 370.70 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/370.70 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 370.70 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 37,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444.41/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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