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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.51 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.51 and 93.68 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.51 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.51 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.51 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 34,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800.73/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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