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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.57 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.57 and 85.38 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.57 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.57 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.57 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 31,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,724.22/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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