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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 371.86 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 371.86 and 85.58 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 371.86 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/371.86 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 371.86 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 31,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,821.49/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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