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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.62 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.62 and 65.15 is: 97.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.62 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.62 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.62 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 24,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.02/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.71

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