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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 371.01 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 371.01 and 103.07 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 371.01 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/371.01 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 371.01 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 38,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.00/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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