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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.56 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.56 and 93.73 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.56 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.56 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.56 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 34,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,827.34/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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