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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 371.14 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 371.14 and 74.10 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 371.14 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/371.14 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 371.14 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 27,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.90/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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