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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.24 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.24 and 76.52 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.24 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.24 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.24 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 28,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.28/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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