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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 371.22 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 371.22 and 101.25 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 371.22 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/371.22 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 371.22 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 37,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585.65/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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