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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 371.46 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 371.46 and 93.65 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 371.46 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/371.46 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 371.46 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 34,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787.23/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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