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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.81, 371.61 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.81, 371.61 and 93.65 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.81 : 371.61 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.81/371.61 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.81x = 371.61 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.81x = 34,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801.28/247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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