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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.44 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.44 and 76.62 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.44 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.44 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.44 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 28,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.73/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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