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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 370.85 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 370.85 and 93.26 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 370.85 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/370.85 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 370.85 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 34,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583.15/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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