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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 370.74 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 370.74 and 93.18 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 370.74 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/370.74 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 370.74 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 34,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547.29/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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