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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 370.89 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 370.89 and 93.27 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 370.89 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/370.89 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 370.89 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 34,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592.91/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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