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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.68 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.68 and 93.76 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.68 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.68 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.68 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 34,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848.72/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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