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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 371.81 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 371.81 and 65.27 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 371.81 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/371.81 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 371.81 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 24,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.34/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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