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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.58 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.58 and 65.13 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.58 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.58 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.58 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 24,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201.01/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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