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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 371.37 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 371.37 and 101.26 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 371.37 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/371.37 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 371.37 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 37,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604.93/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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