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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 371.53 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 371.53 and 93.70 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 371.53 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/371.53 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 371.53 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 34,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.36/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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