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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.71 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.71 and 91.57 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.71 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.71 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.71 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 34,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,037.48/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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