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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 371.17 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 371.17 and 93.41 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 371.17 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/371.17 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 371.17 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 34,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.99/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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