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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 371.71 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 371.71 and 93.80 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 371.71 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/371.71 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 371.71 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 34,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867.44/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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