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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 371.31 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 371.31 and 83.01 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 371.31 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/371.31 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 371.31 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 30,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.99/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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