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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 371.38 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 371.38 and 101.30 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 371.38 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/371.38 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 371.38 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 37,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.79/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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