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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.25 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.25 and 93.47 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.25 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.25 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.25 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 34,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700.74/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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