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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.60 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.60 and 65.12 is: 97.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.60 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.60 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.60 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 24,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.05/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.68

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