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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.19 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.19 and 82.95 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.19 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.19 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.19 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 30,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790.21/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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