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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 371.05 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 371.05 and 64.76 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 371.05 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/371.05 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 371.05 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 24,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029.20/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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