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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 371.38 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 371.38 and 65.02 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 371.38 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/371.38 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 371.38 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 24,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.13/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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