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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 371.54 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 371.54 and 93.62 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 371.54 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/371.54 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 371.54 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 34,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783.57/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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