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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 371.69 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 371.69 and 76.75 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 371.69 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/371.69 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 371.69 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 28,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527.21/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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