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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 371.14 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 371.14 and 85.12 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 371.14 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/371.14 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 371.14 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 31,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,591.44/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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