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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.35 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.35 and 93.53 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.35 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.35 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.35 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 34,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,733.41/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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