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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 371.48 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 371.48 and 91.49 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 371.48 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/371.48 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 371.48 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 33,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.71/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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