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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 371.07 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 371.07 and 101.14 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 371.07 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/371.07 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 371.07 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 37,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529.09/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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