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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 371.33 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 371.33 and 93.44 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 371.33 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/371.33 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 371.33 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 34,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.75/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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