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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 371.12 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 371.12 and 82.91 is: 124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 371.12 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/371.12 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 371.12 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 30,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767.98/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.33

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