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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.78 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.78 and 93.76 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.78 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.78 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.78 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 34,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858.09/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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