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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 371.75 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 371.75 and 93.83 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 371.75 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/371.75 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 371.75 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 34,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.97/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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