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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 371.12 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 371.12 and 85.14 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 371.12 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/371.12 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 371.12 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 31,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597.16/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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