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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 371.43 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 371.43 and 83.06 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 371.43 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/371.43 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 371.43 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 30,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850.75/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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