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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.97 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.97 and 93.27 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.97 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.97 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.97 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 34,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598.05/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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