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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.83, 371.90 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.83, 371.90 and 93.77 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.83 : 371.90 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.83/371.90 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.83x = 371.90 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.83x = 34,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872.57/247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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