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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 371.10 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 371.10 and 85.07 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 371.10 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/371.10 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 371.10 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 31,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.72/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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