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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 371.83 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 371.83 and 83.30 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 371.83 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/371.83 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 371.83 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 30,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974.16/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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