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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 371.82 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 371.82 and 83.35 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 371.82 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/371.82 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 371.82 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 30,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,991.20/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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