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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.89 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.89 and 85.56 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.89 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.89 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.89 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 31,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,817.62/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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