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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.63, 371.44 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.63, 371.44 and 93.51 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.63 : 371.44 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.63/371.44 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.63x = 371.44 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.63x = 34,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732.95/247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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