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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 371.00 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 371.00 and 103.06 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 371.00 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/371.00 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 371.00 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 38,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234.59/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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