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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.55 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.55 and 93.59 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.55 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.55 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.55 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 34,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.34/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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