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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.67, 371.31 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.67, 371.31 and 91.45 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.67 : 371.31 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.67/371.31 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.67x = 371.31 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.67x = 33,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,956.30/247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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