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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 371.16 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 371.16 and 93.37 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 371.16 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/371.16 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 371.16 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 34,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.21/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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