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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 371.13 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 371.13 and 93.52 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 371.13 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/371.13 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 371.13 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 34,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.08/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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